In Cazes-Mondenard, the Musée du Corbillard et de l'Attelage brings together an improbable yet fascinating collection of more than 150 hearses from the 18th to 20th centuries, plus dozens of other horse-drawn vehicles and related objects.
Built around Yvan Quercy's collection, the museum illustrates how funeral customs, carriage designs and decorative styles changed over time. Some vehicles are remarkably restrained; others are far more theatrical. The sheer accumulation of such unusual vehicles makes this visit exceptional.
Before you go
- The museum is at lieu-dit Minguet, 82110 Cazes-Mondenard.
- It is advertised as open year-round, with extended seasonal hours; call before travelling, especially outside summer.
- Indicative 2026 admission: €10 per adult, €6 per child, free up to age four.
- A guided tour lasts around one hour.
- On-site parking and facilities for campervans.
- A section dedicated to vintage motorcycles now complements the collection.
The subject may sound macabre at first, but the tour is primarily about transport history, craftsmanship and social rituals. Few museums could fit the category of unusual museums and curiosities more literally.
